Daily Archives: March 3, 2021

‘If (They Made Me a King)’ by Perry Como peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1951)

(Saturday, March 3, 1951) — “If (They Made Me a King)” by Perry Como peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for six non-consecutive weeks (Mar. 3/17/24/31, Apr. 7/14, 1951).
Continue reading ‘If (They Made Me a King)’ by Perry Como peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1951)

Amateur video captures severe beating of black motorist Rodney King by four LAPD officers 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1991)


Video: '3/7/91: Video of Rodney King Beaten by Police Released'

(Sunday, March 3, 1991, 12:30 a.m. PST) — Four Los Angeles Police Department officers were captured on amateur video early this morning savagely beating black motorist Rodney King after a pursuit through the streets of Los Angeles.
Continue reading Amateur video captures severe beating of black motorist Rodney King by four LAPD officers 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1991)